Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⌮ has the Unicode code point U+232E. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+232E to binary:
00100011 00101110. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10001100 10101110
ALL AROUND-PROFILE·U+232E
⌮
Character Information
Code Point
U+232E
HEX
232E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8C AE | 11100010 10001100 10101110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 2E | 00100011 00101110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2E 23 | 00101110 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 2E | 00000000 00000000 00100011 00101110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2E 23 00 00 | 00101110 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⌮
URI Encoded
%E2%8C%AE
Description
The Unicode character U+232E, known as ALL AROUND-PROFILE, is a specialized typographical symbol used predominantly in digital text. It serves to indicate an object or shape that surrounds another element, providing context for the content within it. Typically utilized in diagrams, illustrations, and technical documentation, this character offers a concise way to depict a boundary or container without occupying unnecessary space in the text. While its usage is relatively niche, ALL AROUND-PROFILE remains an essential tool for professionals in fields such as engineering, architecture, and design, where precise representation of objects and their relationships is critical. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures that this symbol is accessible across various software applications and platforms, facilitating seamless communication within the global digital landscape.
How to type the ⌮ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9006 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.